Agreed, it is absolutely subjective.One difference could be in state laws (read them carefully). Another factor is the "feelings" of a jury of 12 of my so-called-peers.In California, owning one HP bullet is against the law. In Texas, having a few thousand bullets, casings and a bucket of powder makes me a hobbyist.If you are truly concerned about breaking local laws, I'd definitely recommend to check with a lawyer.Hope this helps.L

Stockpiling ammunition is not a crime in Texas. There are some limits on how much black powder can be stored in your home, but for modern ammunition there are no restrictions. If you want to have 5000 rounds of 9mm for home protection, you are free to do so in Texas. Please note, some other states do have restrictions, so consult an attorney in your state if you have further questions. As far as monitoring is concerned, while it is possible that some government agency could get ahold of your purchase history and excessive amounts of ammunition could “raise some eyebrows,” this is very unlikely. If you do have further legal questions, feel free to post on the “ask the lawyers” tab or call Member services to speak to a independent program attorney.